“Behold, a sower went forth to sow; and when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side . . . but other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.”
Matthew 13:3-8
Easter is upon us and new life is blooming outside—what a perfect time to learn to garden! Modern prophets have often taught that we should grow our own food, where possible. Our invitation for April is to experience creation by growing your own food. We provide some resources and ideas in hopes of sparking inspiration, but it’s up to you what small, simple stewardship step you take this month:
- Read “Seeds of Self-Reliance” (Ensign March 2011) and listen to Sister Sharon Eubank’s experience of growing strawberries during the pandemic (4:26–6:41).
- Learn some food gardening basics from this presentation by Merikay Smith; she is an LDSES board member, leader of the Earth Stewardship East, and a master gardener!
- Sow some seeds! If you have a yard, prepare a garden plot and invite family/friends to join in. If you live in an apartment, start a simple herb garden in your kitchen or look for a community garden near you. Think of a meal you could make using ingredients grown in your garden, and set a goal to make it after your harvest.
We hope these invitations help you cultivate a more Creation-friendly lifestyle, line upon line and precept upon precept. As you find your own way to be a better steward, share your inspired actions on social media—don’t forget to tag us and use both #EverySaintASteward and #SmallAndSimpleStewardship!